0 a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and that can be very dangerous to health:
Many servicemen suffered radiation sickness after the early atomic tests.
microwave/ultraviolet/electromagnetic radiation
1 energy in the form of waves or particles (= any of the smallest pieces of matter that make up atoms):
2 (the sending out of) heat, light, or energy in waves:
solar radiation
The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on the environment.
It is feared that people living near the power station may have been exposed to radiation.
Wearing the correct type of clothing will reduce the risk from radiation.
So what is an acceptable level of radiation?
502 no radiations other than the basic waves mentioned above.
Figure 1 shows the incoming and outgoing radiations as a function of temperature.
Ideally, the study of a large set of adaptive radiations should, at least some day, lead to greater generality.
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